Yes,  I am aware of this.  I was sitting at my keyboard with my Ether wallet open when it started.  I was unable to purchase.  One of the reasons for this is that they honored transactions that had more than the gas limit.  I believe they planned this all along so that their insider friends would be sure to get into the investment.  They never responded to questions regarding this.  There were many people like me,  little guys getting screwed over.  I haven't lost sleep over it,  but it was dishonest,  and I will remember them for it.  Otherwise,  my portfolio is doing great,  and I have little to complain about in life.